Pacific Northwest Triangle Self Drive Explorer

Welcome to Seattle! Upon arrival at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, pick up your rental vehicle and drive approximately 30 minutes to the accommodation of your choice. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Enjoy the day in Seattle with a city tour, a food and culture tour of Pike Place Market, or a sailing adventure from Bainbridge Island. This Emerald City has plenty more to offer, including the Boeing Future of Flight Tour and Aviation Center, the iconic Space Needle, and the opportunity to enjoy a Seattle Harbor cruise.

Check out of your Seattle hotel and drive approximately 3 hours to Vancouver, Canada. If you haven't yet, consider visiting the Boeing Future of Flight en route. Just across the border, stop by White Rock's charming waterfront, lined with numerous cafes, restaurants, and boutiques, or take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque White Rock Pier.

Vancouver is a city like no other, effortlessly combining the excitement and energy of urban life with the invigorating appeal of the great outdoors. Start your day with a waterfront breakfast at Granville Island Public Market and end with a sunset cocktail on a mountain-top patio. Explore the city with a tour that includes the Vancouver Lookout and Capilano Suspension Bridge, or take a trip to Whistler, visit Shannon Falls, and ride the Sea to Sky Gondola. In Vancouver, you don’t have to choose between city and nature.

Check out of your hotel and drive approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes, including a 1 hour and 35 minute ferry ride, from Vancouver to Victoria. En route, you will cruise through the Southern Gulf Islands, passing Galiano Island, Mayne Island, Prevost Island, North Pender Island, Salt Spring Island, Portland Island, and Piers Island. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Victoria.

Enjoy your time in Victoria by exploring the downtown restaurants and shops bustling around the Inner Harbour. Make the most of your day with a private walking tour of the city's highlights, add in a visit to Butchart Gardens, or embark on a half-day whale-watching adventure. White-sand beaches and teeming tide pools are all within easy reach. Other must-see attractions include Craigdarroch Castle, the Royal BC Museum, tea at the Empress Hotel, or you can just indulge in local beer, cider, spirits, and wine tastings.

Check out of your hotel and drive approximately 5 hours from Victoria to Seattle, including a 2 hour ferry ride. En route, you will skirt the outskirts of Olympic National Park. With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, Olympic National Park is known for its diversity. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinct ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline. If time permits, take a round-trip drive on Hurricane Ridge Road from Port Angeles to Morse Creek Overlook for views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Victoria, and Mt. Baker. Another highlight on your way back to Seattle is crossing the Hood Canal Floating Bridge.